if you dont have the financial resources or dont want to take too much of a risk, then the following is able:-

requirement: $200,000 for 40% of the new business venture

shares split between contributing shareholders*

how can we do it in-kind:

web designers - experienced with flash animation, front end an back end applications, forms etc... you can be a collage of 2 or 3 designers and programmers. Donating your skills and time can be your financially (costed) entry into the business opportunity.

office space - this can be shared but requires signage and must be fairly high profile. So if you are a potential investor who wants to get into another business, then offering accomodation (free-but costed) to the business can be your avenue.